Apollo Acelere - How are they?

Gansan · 30th October 2009, 22:10

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

And Acelere causing pulling problem? Doesnt seem likely. Can you post a link?

Here:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...evy-spark.html

Nikhilb2008 · 30th October 2009, 22:21

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Originally Posted by Gansan

Here:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...evy-spark.html

Well, I dont buy that. All radials will have that problem if improper rotation is done.

Gansan · 30th October 2009, 22:24

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Well, I dont buy that. All radials will have that problem if improper rotation is done.

That may be so! I am not an expert, I just reproduced a nugget I read earlier and remembered now.

Gill · 2nd November 2009, 21:42

Checked the local market for Accelere, got two quotes:-3600 and other one quoted 3300.Should I search around for better rates?Or 3300/tyre is good enough.
Was quoted 3800/tyre for A-drive and 4200-4400 for Continental.

gigy · 2nd November 2009, 22:54

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Originally Posted by Gill

Checked the local market for Accelere, got two quotes:-3600 and other one quoted 3300.Should I search around for better rates?Or 3300/tyre is good enough.
Was quoted 3800/tyre for A-drive and 4200-4400 for Continental.

you forgot the tyre size, that will help in comparing prices.

Gill · 3rd November 2009, 09:15

Sorry for the incomplete post. the size is 195/60/15

DocG · 3rd November 2009, 21:57

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Originally Posted by kalidas

But our tiremakers are good and racing.

I definitely agree. I was considering the Accellare for my accord and was shot down. I don't understand why. I have no personal experience with the brand or their tyres, but most of what I've heard here is positive. I then wonder why the tyre gurus shun our indigenous product?

If I may comment, extremely high tech equipment (yes more complicated than a GTR) is being built in India under license. Stuff that sells for upto 30 crores etc. The point is, this kind of equipment is really sensitive, and has to show immense precision and accuracy, but it is still being produced right here in India!

So the idea is please don't knock Indian products, we are making it up there in terms of quality. I sure would love to get my hands on one of these tyres though...Just for fun

Nikhilb2008 · 4th November 2009, 10:56

DocG, We didnt recommend the Apollos for oyur car because you were going for the Aspire or the Acelere Sportz. Both of which have not sold well and there is a lack of feedback(positive or negative).

But most people dont have a hesitation recommending the normal Aceleres. They are tried and tested to some extent.

DocG · 4th November 2009, 15:41

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

DocG, We didnt recommend the Apollos for oyur car because you were going for the Aspire or the Acelere Sportz. Both of which have not sold well and there is a lack of feedback(positive or negative).

But most people dont have a hesitation recommending the normal Aceleres. They are tried and tested to some extent.

OK I can understand that. Thanks for clearing it out Nikhil. I'd definitely like to try out the performance range from Apollo some time in the future, sadly they aren't my choice for my upcoming upgrade.

Nikhil do you by any change stock the Sportz or the Aspire? If you do or even if you just come by one/ could go a little out of your way. I'm sure the TBhp community would be grateful to know how you judge the tyre. I've heard that for many in the business, there comes a time when the tyrewalla can hold the tyre in his hand and determine whether or not it'll be good (Read that as for regular legal daily driving). Thanks,

I'm going in for a new set of tyres real soon (A few days). And if I may say so myself they're probably a TBhp first

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I'm definitely going to be flamed.

Nikhilb2008 · 4th November 2009, 20:22

Well, that would be a very dangerous thing to do! It's quite foolish to judge a tyre only by how it looks and feels.

If you think about it, I'm pretty sure the Aspire and the Acelere Sportz will be decent to drive on. The Acelere is pretty good and these two will definitely be an improvement.

Scorp72 · 4th November 2009, 20:22

Need to decide on my next set of tyres for my Embera. Shortlisted the below 4:

Michelin Primacy LC - 9K

Goodyear GSD3 - Rs 5.9K
Goodyear Eagle NCT5 - Rs 6.3K
Acelere Sportz - Rs 7.2K

Except for the price of the Michelin, I am all for it. But any problem with the other options. If anyone has any experience with the Goodyear, Apollo tyres, I would like to hear of it. Need to get the replacements soon.

Nikhilb2008 · 4th November 2009, 20:26

Why not the Continental CPC2? And how come no Yokohamas in your list?

mathewpn · 4th November 2009, 21:01

I've recently changed my tyres on my Indica turbo to 185/60 R14 Accelere (League 14x6J alloys). And the change was from Goodyear Eagel F1 195/60 R14. The difference is obvious. Almost zero noise level and gives very good grip level and comfort.

nithinnarayanan · 4th November 2009, 23:07

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Originally Posted by mathewpn

I've recently changed my tyres on my Indica turbo to 185/60 R14 Accelere (League 14x6J alloys). And the change was from Goodyear Eagel F1 195/60 R14. The difference is obvious. Almost zero noise level and gives very good grip level and comfort.

Long time buddy.

How is the steering now?
You had complaints about your steering being very hard while you were running the goodyear's.

car-go · 4th November 2009, 23:56

I got a 205/60R16 tyre for my SX4 (one of the OEM tyres got torn off during an accident). Yet to test it as its kept as spare/stepnie for now.
Any experience of acelere in SX4?

2nd November 2009, 21:42	#79
Gill BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohali Posts: 701 Thanked: 16 Times	Checked the local market for Accelere, got two quotes:-3600 and other one quoted 3300.Should I search around for better rates?Or 3300/tyre is good enough. Was quoted 3800/tyre for A-drive and 4200-4400 for Continental.
	() Thanks

3rd November 2009, 09:15	#81
Gill BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohali Posts: 701 Thanked: 16 Times	Sorry for the incomplete post. the size is 195/60/15
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4th November 2009, 10:56	#83
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,195 Thanked: 10,177 Times	DocG, We didnt recommend the Apollos for oyur car because you were going for the Aspire or the Acelere Sportz. Both of which have not sold well and there is a lack of feedback(positive or negative). But most people dont have a hesitation recommending the normal Aceleres. They are tried and tested to some extent.
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4th November 2009, 20:22	#85
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,195 Thanked: 10,177 Times	Well, that would be a very dangerous thing to do! It's quite foolish to judge a tyre only by how it looks and feels. If you think about it, I'm pretty sure the Aspire and the Acelere Sportz will be decent to drive on. The Acelere is pretty good and these two will definitely be an improvement.
	() Thanks

4th November 2009, 20:22	#86
Scorp72 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 75 Thanked: 7 Times	225/55 R16 tyres for Embera Need to decide on my next set of tyres for my Embera. Shortlisted the below 4: Michelin Primacy LC - 9K Goodyear GSD3 - Rs 5.9K Goodyear Eagle NCT5 - Rs 6.3K Acelere Sportz - Rs 7.2K Except for the price of the Michelin, I am all for it. But any problem with the other options. If anyone has any experience with the Goodyear, Apollo tyres, I would like to hear of it. Need to get the replacements soon.
	() Thanks

4th November 2009, 20:26	#87
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,195 Thanked: 10,177 Times	Why not the Continental CPC2? And how come no Yokohamas in your list?
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4th November 2009, 21:01	#88
mathewpn BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 43 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	I've recently changed my tyres on my Indica turbo to 185/60 R14 Accelere (League 14x6J alloys). And the change was from Goodyear Eagel F1 195/60 R14. The difference is obvious. Almost zero noise level and gives very good grip level and comfort.
	() Thanks

4th November 2009, 23:56	#90
car-go BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 151 Thanked: 209 Times	I got a 205/60R16 tyre for my SX4 (one of the OEM tyres got torn off during an accident). Yet to test it as its kept as spare/stepnie for now. Any experience of acelere in SX4?
	() Thanks